Win a copy of the new Il Divo Album The Promise

11-11-2008 12:10

FemaleFirst are giving you the chance to Win the new Il Divo Album The Promise

Il Divo are back: refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to remind the world just what we’ve been missing.

The original and most popular operatic quartet return November 10th with their richest and most diverse album to date. Produced by longtime collaborator Steve Mac, ‘The Promise’ reveals a courageous new direction for the group over twelve captivating songs.

“People might be surprised by this album,” suggests American tenor David Miller. “Our goal was to approach it with fresh ears and fresh spirits, and try some different things. We’ve still got all the cannons and fireworks, but there is more range, different dynamics, more light and shade, more colour. It’s a more complete album.”

‘The Promise’ is certainly an album of contrasts. An inspired version of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s ‘The Power Of Love’ features alongside a haunting and beautiful interpretation of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’, while the uptempo, latin flavoured original ‘Mi Obsessione’ contrasts beautifully with a bold version of ABBA’s ‘Winner Take It All’.

“In Il Divo, it’s something special when we sing all together,” adds Spanish baritone Carlos Marin. “It doesn’t matter who sings the melody and who sings the harmony, it feels like something incredibly powerful has taken over. It’s amazing, the feeling, its so powerful, even when I am on stage with the other guys singing, I still get goosebumps"

Il Divo (David Miller, Carlos Marin, Urs Buhler & Sebastian Izambard) were initially brought together by pop impresario Simon Cowell in 2004, following an extensive worldwide talent search. The virtuoso blending of operatic technique with romantic and popular song took the world by storm, with sales of the group’s first three albums ‘Il Divo’, ‘Ancora’ and ‘Siempre’ topping 30 million. Boasting two sold out world tours and 36 number 1 chart positions across 26 countries, one thing is clear: there’s plenty more to come from Il Divo.